Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Visualizing and Interpreting Job Market Trends
1 Job Postings by Industry (Top 15)
1.1 Rationale
Highlights sectors where demand is concentrated, showing which industries are actively hiring.
1.2 Key Insights
- Top Hiring Industries: Custom Computer Programming, Management Consulting, and Employment Agencies dominate job postings.
- Skewed Distribution: The top 4 industries account for a significantly larger share of job postings than the rest.
- Professional Services Focus: Many high-posting sectors are centered around tech, consulting, healthcare and education — reflecting demand for knowledge-based roles.
2 Salary Distribution by Industry (Top 15)
2.1 Rationale
Shows where negotiation power exists and highlights industries paying well.
2.2 Key Insights
- Wide Salary Ranges in Staffing & Tech Services: Industries like Temporary Help Services and Employment Placement Agencies exhibit large salary spreads with high outliers, though their median pay remains modest.
- Stable Pay in Professional Sectors: Most industries maintain a consistent median salary around $100K–$150K, reflecting standardized compensation and less variation in negotiation power.
3 Remote vs. On-Site Jobs
3.1 Rationale
Workplace flexibility is a major factor in today’s job market.
3.2 Key Insights
- Limited Remote Availability: Only about 17% of job postings are labeled as Remote, with Hybrid Remote and Not Remote making up even smaller portions.
- Data Gaps in Job Listings: A significant 78.3% of postings lack remote classification, indicating either incomplete employer data or inconsistent labeling, which may affect job seekers’ filtering and selection.